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Cambridge, Ohio

Introduction to Cambridge, Ohio

Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey county, is 54 miles S of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 74 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 11,520 people lived in Cambridge.

Cambridge History

Colonel Ebenezer Zane received funds for building a road between Ohio and Kentucky in 1796. He named the earliest settlements in the area after Cambridge, Maryland. In 1801, Zaccheus Biggs and Zaccheus Beatty were granted the land on which Cambridge stands today. The year 1806 saw the arrival of another group of settlers from the Isle of Guernsey. In the early 1900s, Cambridge was renowned for its high quality glass.

Cambridge and nearby Attractions

  • Salt Fork State Park
  • Seneca Lake
  • The Wilds
  • Living Word
  • Cambridge Glass Museum
  • Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum

Things To Do In Cambridge

Cambridge has a number of options for recreational opportunities. There are two lakes in the neighborhood which are very popular tourist spots. The Seneca Lake has the largest inland beach in Ohio. The Salt Fork State Park offers facilities for a host of activities and also has dedicated picnic areas. One can also visit The Wilds which is an animal preserve.

Cambridge Transportation

The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport offers regular services.

Cambridge Higher Education

West Virginia University, Hocking Technical College, and Ohio University offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Cambridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cambridge Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Cambridge Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Cambridge Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, OH

Comparing Cambridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built13

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